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A 2 cubic meter tent has a surface area on the order of 10 square meter. The temperature differential can easily exceed 10 kelvin during a cold night, else your face will freeze off.

So the potential for the application you cite is whole watts of power, enough to recharge a phone or a lantern overnight. (though, at current silicon fabrication costs, the price would be prohibitive)





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